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What is a classification system?
A method to group and categorize organisms based on similarities into taxa.
What is binominal nomenclature?
A classification system developed by Carolus Linnaeus in which each species is assigned a two-part scientific name.
What is defined as a scientific name?
The taxonomic name of an organism that consists of the genus and species.
What is a domain in biological classification?
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What is a kingdom?
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What does Domain Bacteria include?
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What does Domain Archaea include?
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What does Domain Eukarya include?
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What is Kingdom Eubacteria?
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What is Kingdom Archaebacteria?
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What is Kingdom Animalia?
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What is Kingdom Plantae?
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What is Kingdom Fungi?
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What is Kingdom Protista?
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What is a heterotroph?
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What is an autotroph?
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What categories did people think all organisms fit into before organisms like euglena were discovered?
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On what basis do scientists classify organisms?
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What kingdom do scientists use for organisms that may have both plant and animal characteristics?
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Today, how many domains are in the classification system?
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What is the name given to small, single-celled organisms with no nuclei?
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What kind of prokaryote can live where other organisms cannot survive?
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Which vitamin is produced in the human intestines by bacteria?
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What kind of food do bacteria help us make from milk?
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What kind of diseases can some kinds of bacteria cause in people?
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What are algae?
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What are eukaryotes?
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What are protozoans?
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Where do fungi get their nutrients?
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Study Notes
Classification System Overview
- A method to group and categorize organisms based on similarities into taxa.
- Binomial nomenclature assigns each species a two-part scientific name, developed by Carolus Linnaeus.
Domains in Classification
- Domain: The highest level of classification; larger than kingdoms, consisting of Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukaryotes.
- Domain Bacteria: Incorporates Kingdom Eubacteria, consisting of prokaryotic organisms.
- Domain Archaea: Includes Kingdom Archeabacteria, containing prokaryotes found in extreme environments.
- Domain Eukarya: Contains Kingdoms Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia, composed of eukaryotic organisms.
Kingdoms and Their Characteristics
- Kingdom Eubacteria: Prokaryotic organisms, primarily free-living common bacteria, classified under Domain Bacteria.
- Kingdom Archeabacteria: Prokaryotic organisms situated in extreme environments, included in Domain Archaea.
- Kingdom Animalia: Multicellular, free-moving eukaryotic organisms that lack cell walls, belonging to Domain Eukarya.
- Kingdom Plantae: Multicellular eukaryotic organisms with cellulose cell walls, classified under Domain Eukarya.
- Kingdom Fungi: Multicellular eukaryotic organisms with chitin cell walls, such as mushrooms and molds, under Domain Eukarya.
- Kingdom Protista: Diverse group of unicellular, colonial, and multicellular eukaryotic organisms like amoeba, euglena, and algae, classified under Domain Eukarya.
Organism Types and Nutrition
- Heterotrophs: Organisms that obtain energy by consuming others.
- Autotrophs: Organisms that produce their own energy through chemical reactions (e.g., photosynthesis).
Historical Classification and Modern Understanding
- Prior to discoveries like Euglena, all organisms were believed to fit into two categories: plants or animals.
- Organisms are classified based on shared derived characteristics.
- Currently, there are three domains in the classification system.
Prokaryotes and Their Significance
- Prokaryotes: Small, single-celled organisms without a nucleus.
- Archaea: A type of prokaryote that thrives in environments inhospitable to other life.
Contributions of Bacteria
- Bacteria produce vitamin K in the human intestines.
- Bacteria play a crucial role in food production, such as yogurt from milk.
- Certain bacteria can cause diseases, with pneumonia being one example.
Special Organisms in Kingdom Protista
- Algae: Plant-like organisms classified in the Kingdom Protista.
- Eukaryotes: Organisms characterized by having nuclei and cell membranes.
- Protozoans: Animal-like organisms also found in the Kingdom Protista.
Fungi's Nutrient Source
- Fungi obtain their nutrients from their surroundings, predominantly through absorption.
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Description
Explore the classification system used to categorize living organisms based on their similarities. This quiz covers the domains, kingdoms, and the significance of binomial nomenclature in taxonomy. Test your understanding of how life is grouped into various taxa and the characteristics of each domain and kingdom.
